Lexmark W850 manual Configure your computer to use the printer wirelessly

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3Select the type of security you use to protect your wireless network.

4Enter the security information necessary for the printer to join your wireless network.

5Click Submit.

6Open the AirPort application on your computer:

In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later

a From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences. b Click Network.

c Click AirPort.

In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier

a From the Finder desktop, choose Go > Applications.

b From the Applications folder, double‑click Internet Connect. c From the toolbar, click AirPort.

7From the Network popup menu, select your wireless network.

Configure your computer to use the printer wirelessly

To print to a network printer, each Macintosh user must install a custom PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file and create a printer in the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility.

1Install a PPD file on the computer:

aInsert the Software and Documentation CD in the CD or DVD drive.

bDouble-click the installer package for the printer.

cFrom the Welcome screen, click Continue.

dClick Continue again after viewing the Readme file.

eClick Continue after viewing the license agreement, and then click Agree to accept the terms of the agreement.

fSelect a Destination, and then click Continue.

gFrom the Easy Install screen, click Install.

hType the user password, and then click OK.

All necessary software is installed on the computer.

iClick Close when installation is complete.

2Add the printer: a For IP printing:

In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later

1From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.

2Click Print & Fax.

3Click +.

4Select the printer from the list.

5Click Add.